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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.18, 766.19 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.18, 766.19 and 218.93 is: 328.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.18 : 766.19 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.18/766.19 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.18x = 766.19 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.18x = 167,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,738.69/511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.14

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